Field Trainer - (Based Off-Campus)

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Type of Position:

Researchers

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

MidSouth

Department's Website:

midsouth.ualr.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Field Trainer is responsible for field coordination and delivery of training activities within an assigned regional training area including New Staff Training for Family Service Workers, New Supervisors, experienced staff and Continuing Education training for personnel of the Division of Children and Family Services. This position coordinates and facilitates communication and training needs of personnel within the Division of Children and Family Services and the assigned regional training area. This is a twelve-month appointment funded through grants or contracts and is renewed on an annual basis; continued employment is contingent on funding. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with one (1) year of professional experience with the Division of Children and Family Services or a comparable agency from another state; OR 
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Education, or other related Master’s degree with one (1) year of experience working with children and/or families.

 

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

•  Professional experience with supervision, coaching, mentoring, teaching, or training;
• Master’s degree in Social Work and appropriate Professional Licensure, e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC;
• Professional experience with the Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordination of Training-Related Activities:

• Responsible for field coordination of all training activities in their assigned regional training area, including home visits;
• Develop, maintain, and supervise undergraduate and/or graduate student interns in selected DCFS field sites as requested;
• Complete case reviews and analysis as requested by DCFS;
• Monitor compliance in ensuring student interns comply with and complete criminal background and central registry checks as requested.

Training of Division of Children and Family Services Staff:

• Provide case management education, mentoring, and f